武ぶ士しの情なさけ

expression, noun

samurai's compassion; warrior's mercy

Refers to the mercy or compassion shown by a samurai, often implying a noble, dignified leniency toward a defeated or weaker opponent. A set phrase evoking traditional bushido values.

• 敵てきに武ぶ士しの情なさけをかける。

  Show a samurai's mercy to the enemy.

• それはまさに武ぶ士しの情なさけというものだ。

  That is exactly what is called a samurai's compassion.